The company allegedly charged customers for services they weren't subscribed to.

RealNetworks will create a $2 million compensation fund for some of its allegedly unwilling subscribers. The owners of RealPlayer and Rhapsody music streaming are using the funds to settle a complaint filed in Washington state over the company's e-commerce practices.

The complaint stems from allegations that RealNetworks charged customers for services they weren't subscribed to. "Deceptive prechecked boxes and fine print obligated consumers to not-so-free trials for subscription services they didn't want in the first place," said Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna.

RealNetworks said the complaint relates to subscriptions between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2009. In addition to the $2 million fund, the company will pay $400,000 to the attorney general's office for legal costs.